Watch: Russian missile tears through Ukraine swimming pool roof as people swim inside
A Russian missile strike hit an indoor swimming pool in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, causing significant structural damage and forcing swimmers to flee. This attack is part of a broader, intensified campaign by Russia targeting cities across Ukraine.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing civilian impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the escalation of missile and drone strikes on urban infrastructure.
A Russian missile attack captured on video shows the moment a projectile tore through the roof of an indoor swimming pool in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, leaving a gaping hole in the ceiling.The footage shows daylight streaming through the massive opening in the roof moments after the impact, with debris scattered across the pool area as frightened swimmers scramble to safety. The blast sent concrete fragments crashing into the facility, forcing those inside to flee amid the chaos. According to Ukrainian officials, the missile strike was part of a broader Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia that injured at least seven people. It was not immediately clear whether any of the swimmers inside the pool were among the wounded, Fox news reported. Russia has intensified missile and drone campaign targeting cities across Ukraine in retaliation.Russia launched its deadliest attack on Ukraine's capital this year early Thursday, killing at least 27 people, injuring 91 others, and damaging around 130 buildings across the city. 74 missiles and 496 drones were launched by Russia overnight, the Ukrainian air force said as per Reuters.One of the worst-hit sites was a nine-storey residential building on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River, where a missile ripped through the structure, destroying 64 apartments.Catch the latest world news and top headlines. Download the TOI App.
The report focuses on factual descriptions of the event and cites official Ukrainian sources and international news agencies.
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